The Spider's Stratagem

The Spider's Stratagem (1970) is a mystery, drama film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci rated 7.0/10.

A young man returns to his countryside hometown to investigate the unclear circumstances behind the death of his father, ostensibly killed by Fascists in 1936, before his birth. As he unravels a web of lies that seems to encompass the whole town, he finds himself entangled in the same web.

Cast

Giulio Brogi

Athos Magnani Jr. / Athos Magnani Sr.

Alida Valli

Draifa

Pippo Campanini

Gaibazzi

Franco Giovanelli

Razori

Tino Scotti

Costa

Allen Midgette

Sailor (uncredited)